Crystal Cruises
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Our
popular Computer University@Sea® program is offered on all cruises.
CU@Sea provides e-mail services, Internet access, group and individual
instruction on use of a PC and extensive
complimentary enrichment course offerings. Each ship has at least
25 state-of-the-art PC workstations. Complimentary
lectures or classes are offered each cruise. Details of these are listed
in the daily newsletter Reflections. There is a nominal setup
fee when you begin to use any CU@Sea services involving off-ship
communication.
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Each guest will
enjoy the convenience of their own individual e-mail address
which will be assigned prior to the cruise. E-mail can be sent
and received 24 hours a day, and Internet access is available |
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Digital Cameras
There are
media readers for most standard camera
memory cards.
E-mail Services
A unique e-mail address for each guest is
printed on your cruise ticket. The private
e-mail system supports sending and receiving
e-mail messages under 1MB. Messages are sent
and received instantaneously, subject to the
stability of satellite communications. There
is a charge for the first 100KB of each
inbound and outbound e-mail, and an
additional charge for all additional
outbound e-mail ("cc") addresses, and for
messages greater than 100KB. The current
schedule of charges is available on board.
Home and Business
E-mail Access
If your home
or business e-mail provider has web access
to your e-mail you will be able to access it
from the ship via the Internet. If you're
not sure, contact your e-mail provider. The
current schedule of charges is available on
board.
Internet Access
All Computer
University@Sea workstations are configured
for Internet access. There is a charge for
Internet access based on data transmission
size. Once downloaded, you may browse your
web page at leisure. The current schedule of
charges is available on board.
Laptop Rentals
Rental PC laptops are available for
your use on board for a nominal daily
charge. From these computers you can access
the Internet as well as your shipboard
e-mail from your stateroom. The current
schedule of charges is available on board.
Private Computer Lessons
Some private lesson times are
available. You can arrange for these after
you arrive on the ship. Fees apply.
Using Your Own Laptop on Board
There are several ways you might
use your own laptop:
1. You can create e-mail messages and
transfer them to a Computer University@Sea
workstation via a floppy disk.
2. You can practice your computer lesson at
leisure.
3. We can configure your PC or Macintosh
laptop for Internet access from your
stateroom. There is a charge for configuring
your laptop, and current Internet access
charges apply; the current schedule of
charges is available on board.
Please note: It is not feasible to connect a
laptop through the shipboard phone system
directly to any phone number at home.
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Caesar's Palace at Sea
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Six Star Commitment
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Computer
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Creative Learning
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Creative Learning Institute
Engaging, Enriching, Enhancing
Did you ever dream of playing the piano? Could
your palate improve with coaching from the Society of Wine
Educators? Is there a great designer hiding inside you? The
Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Instituter
brings out the best in you by bringing you the best instruction
available at sea. The Institute expands upon Crystal's
commitment to enrich mind, body and spirit by extending new
opportunities for personal growth. We offer expert instruction
from our partners who include: Yamaha, Berlitz, Tai Chi
Cultural Center, The Cleveland Clinic, The Society of Wine
Educators and Parsons School of Design.
The Institute offers expert instruction and
lectures in the following areas:
Arts &
Entertainment
Business &
Technology
Lifestyle
Wellness
Wine & Food
Each class and workshop is designed to expand
your knowledge in an entertaining, hands-on style. The Institute
launched summer 2003 aboard Crystal Serenity, and is now
available fleetwide.
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Arts & Entertainment
This is just a sampling of the many classes and
workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)
- Acting Workshops
- Advertising
- Art History & Appreciation
- Asian Woodblock Printing
- Cabaret Workshop
- Calligraphy
- Chinese Brush Painting
- Contemporary Art Survey
- Creativity Workshop
- Fashion Design
- Foreign Language Instruction: Chinese
(Cantonese/Mandarin), French, German, Hebrew, Italian,
Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish
- Writing: Autobiography, Children's
Stories, Comedy, Creative Writing, Detective Fiction, Novel,
Poetry, Screenwriting, Speech, Travel
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Business &
TechnologyThis is just a
sampling of the many classes and workshops.(Not all subjects are
offered on every cruise.)
- Computer University@Sea: Business Cards,
Computers 101, Digital Photo Finishing, Greeting Cards and
Invitations, Handheld Organizers, Microsoft Office, Surfing
the Web and Web Page Design
- Contracts: What Are You Signing?
- Entrepreneurship
- Estate Planning
- Financial Fitness: Mutual Funds Analysis,
Successful Retirement, Stocks, Tax Workshops for Your Own
Business
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Grant Writing
- Astronomy and Celestial Science
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Lifestyle
This is just a sampling of the many classes and
workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)
- Book Club
- Candle Making
- Color Analysis: Your Best Wardrobe &
Make-up
- Cultural Diversity
- Event Planning
- Feng Shui: Creating a Harmonious
Environment
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Personal Style
- Textile Arts:
Crochet/Knitting/Needlepoint
- Working with a Contractor
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Wellness
This is just a sampling of the many classes and
workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)
- Alternative Medicine
- CPR
- Dance: African, Ballet, Ballroom, Disco,
Flamenco, Hawaiian, Jazz, Salsa, Samba, Swing, Tango, Tap
Fitness Classes: Aerobics, Aqua Moves, Body Sculpting,
Cardio Ki-Bo, Circuit Training, Detox for Life, Healthy Abs
and Back
- Golf: Adverse Conditions, Bunker Play,
Equipment, Golf Basics, Practice Methods, Putting and
Chipping and Rules Review
- Healthy Aging: Memory Fitness, Nutrition,
Weight Management, Skin Care
- Tai Chi: Meditation, Optimizing Your
Fitness System, Personal Wellness, Self-Healing, Tai Chi
(martial art)
- Yoga
- Pilates
- "Walk-On-Water" (WOW) Program featuring
fitness guru Debbie Rocker's innovative
WALKVEST
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Wine & Food
This is just a sampling of the many classes and
workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)
- After-Dinner Drinks
- Beginning Sushi
- Beer Essentials
- Caviar & Champagne
- Cheeses
- Chocolate
- Cocktail Making/Basic Bartending
- Great Dishes with Wine
- Pastry Making
- Salads, Sauces and Soups
- Spa Cuisine
- The Tea Ceremony
- Vegetarian Dishes
- Wine Appreciation
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There are so many things to do on a Crystal cruise. The
Crystal Spa & Fitness facilities are temples to the mind and spirit. Join an aerobics
class or schedule time with a personal fitness instructor. A driving range allows you to
practice your golf swing. You can also choose a fast-paced game of paddle tennis on our
regulation-size Wimbledon Court or enjoy a refreshing dip in one of our two pools before stepping
into a bubbling Jacuzzi® nearby. You can also improve your bridge game or learn a few new
dance steps. Maybe all youd like to do is enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea, or browse
through the different shops on board. The choice is yours.
- After days filled with activity and leisure, each
evening promises a new range of possibilities. Youll be amazed by the range of
entertainment on your cruise. From a classical quartet to talent-filled cabaret shows or
one of Crystals award-winning Broadway-style production musicals, youre sure
to be delighted and entertained.
Production Shows
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From the snappy show tunes of Broadway to the sweeping arias of beloved composers around
the world, each evening presents critically-acclaimed musical theater thats quickly
become a Crystal Cruises hallmark. Each rich Broadway-style production show like the
exclusive Rodgers and Hammerstein
show, Some Enchanted Evening®, or the brand-new Million Dollar
Musicals,® have delighted critics and cruisers the world over. Youll be
entranced not only with the talent, but with the quality of the productions. Costumes are
individually designed and hand-stitched for each show, while top performers are assembled
from auditions held around the world.
Music & Dancing
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The
delightful sound of music fills the ship wherever you go.
At the Crystal Cove, you might stop to hear the music of the Crystal Piano. A classical
quartet may delight you as you enjoy a special afternoon tea in the Palm Court. Crystal
Symphonys nightclub, the Starlite Club and Crystal Harmonys Club 2100
entertainment lounge feature
dancing, cabaret performances and other special theme events. The Galaxy Lounge is our
main entertainment lounge which often has music and dancing before and after the
production shows.
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Crystal Special Offers
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